The lounge area hadn’t changed much, it still felt like stepping into a warm summer’s day and there were a number of people about including a fair...few Loegrians who were there to be treated by Rowenna’s people.“John, Thea, how lovely to see you both,” came a happy cry from Rowenna who spotted us the instant we came through the portal.“Greetings, Mage Rowenna,” we both intoned before she caught us up in a hug.“Morgana informed me of your experience, so I’ll give you a quick physical once over. ” I ordered.Hatches were shut and red “Z” levers were turned.“All stations report condition Zebra, captain” the XO announced.“Engineering, this is conn. You are GO for FTL engine start.” Beep Beep.“Aye captain, FTL engine start.” Ensign Chandler responded.“Engaging FTL drive coolant pumps. Field generator to standby. FTL safety interlock disengaged. Main engine shutdown. Conn, FTL is standby.” Beep.“AI, confirm exclusion zone clearance” I said.“Secure from FTL engine start.” Beep beep.“AI, lay. She told me if I ever wanted to cut it short she would like tobuy the cuttings. I didn't know you could sell your own hair.It had taken a lot longer than the hour Annie said it would in fact Ididn't get out of the salon till six thirty. My hair was completelyredone. It had been given a soft perm and the spit ends had been cutaway.When I looked at it in the mirror I was shocked that it looked sofeminine. There was no way I looked like a guy as I walked through themall to the exit. Believe me I. ” He opened the box to reveal a beautiful gold and diamond necklace and matching diamond earrings. The squeals of delight from both his sibling and niece were a pleasure to him and, once they had been donned, Babs insisted she take lots of photos of Patty on her own and then Patty and Tim together. Old man Macari, proprietor of the classy jewellers of the same name, buys a new top-spec Jaguar from Tim every two years without fail; he loaned the jewels to his friend on request as a favour.Tim’s.